At 09:49 PM 5/5/2012, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >Bentley 80.14 recommends using "D17" when re-installing outlet hoses to >the airbox. I *think* they mean for between the case halves. You'll notice those hoses were fitted dry.
>What the heck is D17? Luciferin and luciferase with hellfire sauce, probably. If I were to take a guess, I'd plump for D 176 001 A3 Silicone Adhesive Sealant (black) for sealing blah blah blah blah blah blah heating and ventilation parts blah blah blah blah blah. I haven't noticed any problem with leakage of a box that's put together with all twelve or whatever clips, but if you're concerned I reckon Silicone Adhesive Sealant (any color) would do. I'd even guess that Silicone gasket-forming material might do as well, and give you a fighting chance of getting the thing open again if you have to. Yrs, d |
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